Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.2.2.2 50.00%
2.2.2.2 50.00%
(Note, PC Tools publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

PE structurePE file structure

Show functions
Import table
advapi32.dll
RegQueryValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExA
kernel32.dll
DllMain
user32.dll
CharLowerA, CharUpperA, CharToOemA, OemToCharA, CharToOemBuffA, OemToCharBuffA
Export table
GetFactory
GetObjectCount

dec_abi.dll

Symantec Decomposer Component by PC Tools (Signed)

Remove dec_abi.dll
Version:   2.2.2.2
MD5:   3ae446b2a91f175d845059dfedb5e906
SHA1:   e281de22b56c2db851322677f973e1c16b633f3a

What is dec_abi.dll?

Symantec Decomposer Component Library is used to decompose some types of archive content while scanning for malicious content.

Overview

dec_abi.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The file is digitally signed by PC Tools which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:dec_abi.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Decomposer Component
Description:Symantec Decomposer Component Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\pc tools\pc tools security\avengine\dec_abi.dll
File version:2.2.2.2
Product version:2.2.2
Size:1.85 MB (1,942,648 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:PC Tools
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Sunday, August 16, 2015
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 25.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United Kingdom installs about 25.00% of Symantec Decomposer Component.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 50.00%
Acer 25.00%
American Megatrends 25.00%
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